Notable upcoming seniors to watch for in central Ohio

<p>There’s plenty of proven talent returning throughout central Ohio for one last go-around next season. Here are some of the top upcoming seniors to keep an eye out for heading into their final season of high school hoops. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="805137" first="Jalen" last="Sullinger"], Thomas Worthington</strong></p> <p>One of the most improved scorers in the area as a junior, [player_tooltip player_id="805137" first="Jalen" last="Sullinger"] took his game to another level for Thomas Worthington. He’s not afraid to take over a game when his number is called and averaged 17.8 points per game this past season. The 5-foot-10 point guard improved his outside shot as well, sinking nearly 50 percent of his 3-point attempts.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="805216" first="Jack" last="Christian"], Marysville</strong></p> <p>A quicksilver guard who had no problem putting up points in a hurry, [player_tooltip player_id="805216" first="Jack" last="Christian"] proved to play an imperative role in the season he had for Marysville. He averaged 18 points per game and can score the ball effectively in a number of ways. Christian is a tough, gritty guard who doesn’t shy away from contact. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="805221" first="Brock" last="Waits"], Grove City</strong></p> <p>A sharpshooter, [player_tooltip player_id="805221" first="Brock" last="Waits"] set the school record for most 3-pointers in a season this past year for Grove City. The six-foot guard has active hands on the defensive side of the ball and excels in transition, creating his own shot most of the time. He averaged 19.8 points per game his junior year and does a good job beating defenders to the rim. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="593932" first="Desmond" last="Watson"], DeSales</strong></p> <p>Helping lead his team to a regional appearance in Division II this past season, [player_tooltip player_id="593932" first="Desmond" last="Watson"] made his name known in the Columbus area. He averaged 23 points per game as a junior and became known as one of the toughest players to try to contain down the stretch as well. Watson proved to be more than a perimeter scorer this past season and his Division I offers should continue to add up throughout his senior season. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="918966" first="Chance" last="Groce"], Columbus Linden McKinley</strong></p> <p>One of the toughest players around, [player_tooltip player_id="918966" first="Chance" last="Groce"] proved to be fearless on the court. He’s a player that knows how to come up big late in the game and averaged just under 15 points per game this past season. Standing at 6-feet-5, Groce has good size and gets to the rim often, finishing in emphatic ways as well. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="593922" first="Trey" last="Woodyard"], London</strong></p> <p>One of the most skilled players his height in central Ohio. Woodyard averaged 15 points per game his junior year and used his size well, especially finishing near the rim. He’s not afraid to display his outside shot and has a nice handle as well. He holds notable offers from <span class="school">Cleveland State, </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Miami (OH), </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Robert Morris and </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Toledo.</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="805180" first="Carter" last="Jones"], Centerburg</strong></p> <p>An aggressive player with nice size, [player_tooltip player_id="805180" first="Carter" last="Jones"] has shown he can create scoring opportunities in a number of ways. Jones averaged 18 points per game as a junior and has solid footwork when he’s inside the paint. He’s a rising small forward in the Columbus area and he’s poised for another big year for Centerburg as a senior.</p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="805176" first="Blake" last="Reynolds"], Columbus Grove</strong></p> <p>[player_tooltip player_id="805176" first="Blake" last="Reynolds"] ended his junior season being named Division IV co-player of the year after averaging just under 17 points per game for Columbus Grove. He's capable of guarding multiple positions on the floor and does a stellar job getting his teammates involved.</p> <p><strong>Mason Purvis, Millersport</strong></p> <p>Playing for a small school like Millersport can get you overlooked sometimes. It's hard to leave out a scorer like Mason Purvis who emerged as an effective, pure shot-maker this past season. He averaged 21.6 points per game as a junior and is as physical as can be as a 5-foot-10 guard. The lefty has proven to be a knockdown three-point scorer who also attacks the rim as good as any guard his size in the state. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="918955" first="Tyrese" last="Hughey"], Thomas Worthington</strong></p> <p>Behind a career-game featuring 22 points and 10 rebounds, Hughey helped lead Thomas Worthington to its first district championship in 19 years. The 6-foot-6 forward has been on the rise in recent months and holds myriad of Division I offers entering his senior season. He’s known to be an aggressive player for his size, has great speed and does a stellar job defending shots near the rim as well. </p>